Special Education Aides - various school sites

Green Dot Public Schools California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Aide supports students whose instruction is specified in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Service Plan (SP). Students may have learning, communication, physical, or mild to moderate disabilities or other impairments, including emotional disturbances. The aide works with a small group of special education students in a general education classroom and, under the immediate supervision of a teacher or specialist, provides instructional support and specialized services. The role includes reinforcing academic learning, supporting communication and assistive technology, helping with student supervision and behavior management, and providing physical assistance when needed. Aides also perform classroom, clerical, and instructional-material preparation tasks. Positions are available at several Green Dot school sites in California. The role requires regular in-person attendance; remote work is generally not an option.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and qualification pathways: possess a bachelor’s degree; or pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting with instruction (such as CBEST) and have a high school diploma or equivalent plus at least two years of college (48 units); or pass such an assessment and have an associate degree.
Be able to lift 60 pounds.
Pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer.
Be able to work collaboratively as an educational team member.
Be dependable and demonstrate commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities it serves.
Meet the role’s physical requirements, which may include prolonged standing or walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
Maintain consistent attendance during scheduled hours; flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
Interact extensively with students, colleagues, and members of the public.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience working with children or adolescents in a structured environment.
Experience working with children or adolescents who require a specialized learning environment; verifiable, supervised volunteer experience in a school or related organizational activity may be substituted equally.
Other combinations of training and experience that provide the desired skills, knowledge, or abilities may be considered, but experience cannot substitute for the minimum education requirement.

Responsibilities

Follow the lead of the teacher or specialist in providing instruction and specialized services to students with IEPs or Section 504 Service Plans.
Discuss classroom learning activities with the teacher or specialist to coordinate instructional efforts and implement programs.
Tutor or drill students individually or in groups, following lesson plans and designated IEPs or SPs, to explain or reinforce concepts in academic subjects.
Help students use assistive technology, communication devices, microcomputers, and computer-assisted instruction.
Provide first aid or physical assistance to ill or distressed students; support toileting and hand-over-hand instruction as needed; and administer prescribed medication in accordance with school procedures when required.
Supervise students during assigned transportation between home and school, including before- and after-school bus duties.
Contact parents to arrange appointments or provide approved information; participate in parent conferences or IEP meetings at the teacher’s direction or concurrence; and provide Spanish interpretation for families when needed.
Correct classroom or homework assignments, record scores, and return work to students.
Operate office machines and instructional equipment, including computers, copy machines, laminators, telephones, and video cassette recorders.
Perform classroom clerical work, including typing, sorting, filing, recordkeeping, attendance recording, form completion, and maintaining file folders.
Prepare teaching aids and materials, including charts and graphs, using methods such as typing, duplicating, collating, stapling, and laminating.
Help organize classroom activities, display educational materials, prepare bulletin boards, arrange furniture, and maintain an orderly, clean classroom.
Observe and report significant student behavior, patterns, or problems to the teacher or specialist, and implement behavior-management programs designated by certificated staff.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; learn to tutor students in various subjects and work with students with or without disabilities.
Adapt educational materials and manipulatives to support specialized learning for students with disabilities.
Motivate and encourage positive learning patterns and behavior among students with disabilities and special learning needs.
Assist with student discipline in accordance with school policy and keep accurate records.
Demonstrate patience, confidence, tact, sound judgment, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage options, including HMO, PPO, and EPO plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life and AD&D insurance
Optional term life and AD&D insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Wellness programs and resources
Financial planning and coaching access
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation, with employee and employer contributions
Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
Hourly rate increase for earning an associate or bachelor’s degree after hire
Annual hourly rate increase
Annual perfect-attendance bonus
Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related coursework or workshops
Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
Paid time off